Britain claims recent strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen have successfully destroyed intended objectives

U.S. and British forces carried out a new round of attacks in Yemen on Monday, targeting Houthi facilities used for missile and surveillance capabilities against ships in the Red Sea. The attacks were in response to disruptions in global shipping and fears of inflation caused by Houthi attacks, and were also seen as a message to the group. The Pentagon confirmed that all planned targets were destroyed in the attacks, which were supported by Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands.

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said the U.S.-British alliance had carried out 18 airstrikes in various Yemeni locations, and warned that the attacks would not go unanswered or unpunished. While U.S. officials say the strikes have impaired the Houthis’ ability to carry out complex attacks, they have not disclosed the specific impact of the attacks. Country leaders, including President Biden and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron, have indicated that the airstrikes would continue in an effort to weaken the Houthis.

The ongoing campaign in Yemen aims to weaken Houthi fighters without directly targeting Iran, their main sponsor. In addition to military strikes, new sanctions against the group are expected to be announced in the coming days. The attacks have led to disruptions in global shipping, with container ships either taking a break or diverting from the Red Sea to avoid the conflict zone.

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